HSIB have written their latest investigation report which looks at the case of the deteriorating patient. The national investigation explored the human factors which may influence recognition and response to a patient who is critically unwell. It focused on:
- situational awareness and decision making
- patient assessment models for the emergency department
- the number of publications and guidelines available to clinicians and the use of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
Please read the summary findings and full report below.
